The longest running sports and recreation
show in the region returns to Cal Expo with its proven team of
consumer trade and sporting event experts. Come and see more
than 25 thousand power boats, fishing boats, canoes,
kayaks jet skis, campers, recreational vehicles, camping
equipment, sports gear and adventure travel options. Go online
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First-Ever Poster Contest Open from
February 1 – March 31, 2005; Students and Educators Encouraged
to Participate.

SACRAMENTO,
CA (January 31, 2005) – For the first time ever, the
California State Fair is giving Californians the opportunity
to create and choose the official 2005 State Fair Poster. The
State Fair today announced that it will be accepting poster
submissions from February 1 – March 31, 2005. Any Californian
aged 5 and older is invited to send in original artwork for
consideration. Individuals and groups are encouraged to submit
an entry and people of all artistic levels and styles are
welcome. (more)

Friends of the California State Fair
Doubles Scholarship Awards For 2005

Scholarships Awarded in 2005 Will Total
More than $50,000Volunteer
Organization Now Accepting Applications from Calif. Students

SACRAMENTO,
CA (January 13, 2005) -- In a move that demonstrates their
ongoing commitment to fostering youth participation in the
areas of agriculture, art, education and economics, the
Friends of the California State Fair today announced that
their 2005 Scholarship Program will offer more than $50,000 to
California students – nearly double the scholarship amount
from 2004. The group is now accepting applications for their
Scholarship Program for the 2005-2006 academic year. College
students and graduating high school students currently
attending California institutions are eligible and must apply
by March 25, 2005. For more information please contact Wendy
Ross at 916-274-5969 or wross@calexpo.com.Read the press
release.Download the
application.

State Fair Expands Schedule to 22
Days

Everyone’s Invited to the State Fair’s
‘Beach Party’ in 2005

SACRAMENTO,
CA (December 9, 2004) - California residents will now have
four additional days to experience everything the California
State Fair has to offer. In a move that represents a
growing trend in the Fair industry, the California Exposition
& State Fair today announced it will be expanding its Fair
operating schedule to a 22-day format, beginning in August
1205. (more)